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Carrera y Carrera Margarita 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Yellow/Orange Sapphire Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
, yellow and orange sapphires, and an olivine. The ring weighs 11.4 grams and boasts band thickness of 2 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot, Orange Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Peridot, Orange Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire & Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yellow and Orange Sapphire Gold Parrot Bypass Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Creation takes the form of a pair of parrots brought to life by dazzling yellow and orange sapphires
Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Orange-Yellow Sapphire 11.03 Carat Rose Ring
By Moira
Located in London, GB
An orange to yellow shaded sapphire rose ring, with 11.03ct of pavé set orange and yellow sapphires
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Multicolor Sapphire 32 Diamond Ring Lavender Blue Orange Pink Yellow Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning estate Ring with six oval multicolored lavender, blue, orange, pink, and yellow
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, ...

New African If 4.20ct Yellow Orange Sapphire Champagne Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Sapphires. It measures 11 x 8 mm. Sure to get noticed. The ring is sizable and can be done by your local
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Fine Peridot Yellow Orange Sapphire Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
shape of the ring is the utilization of colors. The designer combines yellow and orange pastel sapphires
Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, Coral, 18k Gold

French Blue Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
orange oval sapphires accented by a diamond-set stylized ribbon. The blue sapphire measures 10 x 7.5 x
Category

Mid-20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire

Fire Opal Orange Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking fire opal, weighing 7.81 carats, is the focal point of this contemporary ring. The opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.66 Carat GIA Natural Yellow-Orange Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Style and VERY IMPRESSIVE Natural Gorgeous Yellow-Orange Sapphire & Diamond Ring. A SUPER
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A Gorgeous vintage Orange Sapphire and Diamond ring in 18ct yellow gold. It features a central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Natural Orange Yellow Sapphire And Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
a one of a kind wispy orange yellow light natural color Sapphire. Almost a moon like glow to the
Category

Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

5.54 Carat Orange Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross over Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Orange Sapphires: 378 round brilliant cut = 5.54
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Tourmaline Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
14k yellow gold. An intricate swag effect border of expertly French cut vibrant orange sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Sapphire and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 34.28 ct. orange sapphire octagon with 0.96 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Mandarin Moonstone, Diamond and Orange Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By F Vergano
Located in Troy, MI
white diamonds and orange sapphires, creating a beautiful fusion of mesmerizing style and color. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stylish gold ring featuring 3 orange sapphires, 2 pear shapes and 1 oval shape, weighing a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Orange Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
expertly set with resplendent diamonds that amount to 1.25 carats and with striking orange sapphires that
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Orange Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
expertly set with resplendent diamonds that amount to 1.25 carats and with striking orange sapphires that
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Orange Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
expertly set with resplendent diamonds that amount to 1.25 carats and with striking orange sapphires that
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Orange Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
expertly set with resplendent diamonds that amount to 1.25 carats and with striking orange sapphires that
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K Gold Ring with Orange Sapphire
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold ring with a cushion-cut orange sapphire (app. 1.5 carat), the shank consists of
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Orange Sapphire and Pink Tourmaline Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning 18.09 ct. deep orange sapphire oval with 10.00 ct. of pink tourmaline rounds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
In 18 karat yellow gold, centered with an oval-shaped orange sapphire, 1.78 carats and flanked by 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange-Yellow No Heat 16.46 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
, due to their limited availability. This stone is described as exhibiting “orange-yellow” color, which
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat .77 Carat Natural Gem Yellow-Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring 3D Fern
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
. Natural Fancy Yellow orange Gem Sapphire: .65ct. Clean clarity, Round fully faceted. Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ring featuring Green, Pink, Orange, Yellow Sapphire Diamonds set in 14K Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring Green Sapphire, Bubble Gum Pink Sapphire™, Orange Sapphire, Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Orange Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 14.12 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classic ring features a fancy orange Ceylon sapphire, one of the rarest of all fancy colored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

De Grisogono Diamond and Orange Sapphire Ring
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A contemporary 18k yellow gold sapphire and diamond dress ring. The bombe style ring is set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intense Orange Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
complimented by 2.37 further carats of yellow sapphire and 1.35 carats of ruby. The shoulders of the ring are
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Fancy Orange Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster ring centers a round brilliant cut fancy orange diamond weighing 1.35 carats. Fancy deep
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peach Orange Montana Sapphire with Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Peach Orange Montana Sapphire with Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring ♥ Solid 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Yellow / Orange Sapphire Oval and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 5.05 ct. yellow/orange sapphire oval with 0.55 ct. good quality white diamond baguettes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold AGL 3.56ctw Fancy Pink Orange Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Magnificent Fancy Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Pink Orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Italian Orange Sapphire Ring by Petronilla
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
18kt yellow gold chain, which attaches to the central griff with a 4mm orange sapphire set. It can be
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Hammerman Heart Shape Orange and Blue Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Hammerman
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A Hammerman heart shaped orange and blue sapphire and diamond 18k yellow gold ring. The two
Category

Late 20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
rendered in 18 karat yellow gold and topped with a 4 carat intense yellow-orange sapphire. This ring offers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring featuring Orange, Green, Yellow, Pink Sapphire Diamonds set in 14K Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring Orange Sapphire, Blueberry Sapphire™, Green Sapphire, Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Fancy Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds which halo the sapphire and run down the sides of the ring. Made in 18k yellow gold and ready to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Sapphire Ring by Oscar Heyman, 4.90 Carat
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
A dazzling 4.90-carat orange sapphire glows vibrantly in this eye-catching ring by the renowned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.10ctw Yellow Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum Sz 7.25 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Sapphire- 0.80 Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, Yellow / Orange Color, Heat Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Ceylon Orange Sapphire Ring by Tiffany Co., 11.75 Carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Created by Tiffany & Co., this classic ring features a fancy yellow-orange Ceylon sapphire, one of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Adler 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Citrine and Orange Sapphire Bombe Ring
By Adler
Located in Southampton, PA
This Adler ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and set with orange sapphires, a citrine, and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Orange Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An elegant and simple ring using a lustrous Orange Sapphire centre stone surrounded by brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Art Deco 1 Carat Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A lovely and vibrant round orange sapphire of approximately 1 carat glows from a sweet Art Deco era
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sorab Roshi Gold, Orange Sapphire and Green Garnet Snake Ring
By Sorab Roshi
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, orange sapphire and green garnet snake ring. Sorab & Roshi. Designed as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum GIA 8.63ctw Round Yellowish Orange Sapphire w/ Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Yellowish Orange
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Elongated Orange Sapphire and Yellow Diamond Three Stone in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful orange sapphire and yellow diamond trilogy ring set in 18k yellow gold. This lovely
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 1 Carat Yellow Orange Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco style ring crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features beautiful round yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Large Platinum Gold GIA 9.15ctw Burma Pink Orange Sapphire Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Pink Color Loop Clean- 1 Heated Ceylon Orange Yellow Color - 5.51ct (exact) ** See Certification
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Platinum Gold GIA 9.91ctw Orange Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Cut Cutting Style: Pavilion: Step Cut Transparency: Transparent Color: Orange - Yellow Species
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14KY 0.53ct Natural Orange Sapphire and Diamond Halo Milgrain Engraved Ring
By Effy
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
14KY Beautiful Natural Orange Sapphire and Diamond Halo Milgrain-Edge Engraved Ring. The center is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

AGL Certified 7.62 Carat Cushion Cut Light Orange no heat Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified 7.62ct Cushion Cut Light Orange Sapphire Ring. The AGL report states "Scarce" for
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

New Beverley K 1.1ctw White Orange Sapphire Stackable Ring 14k Gold Size 6.5
By Beverley K
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Natural Sapphires (orange) - 0.67 Total Carats, Oval Brilliant, Orange Color, Heat Treatment Metal: 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chimento Moonrise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Orange Gem and Diamond Ring
By Chimento
Located in Southampton, PA
18K yellow gold and is set with a pave of orange sapphires and white diamonds. Lastly, the design is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 8.61 CTW Orange Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 7.66 carats - transparent light pinkish
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 8.61 CTW Orange Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 7.66 carats - transparent light pinkish
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Yellow Orange Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the yellow orange sapphire ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 27 vintage or 109 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect yellow orange sapphire ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a yellow orange sapphire ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mousson Atelier, Natkina and Suzy Levian are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cushion cut alternatives. Finding a yellow orange sapphire ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 36 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Orange Sapphire Ring?

On average, a yellow orange sapphire ring at 1stDibs sells for $4,978, while they’re typically $510 on the low end and $98,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry

Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.

Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.

America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.

The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.

You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.

Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).

The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Yellow Orange Sapphire Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether you should wear a yellow or white gold sapphire ring is a matter of personal choice. Some people love the look of contrasting metals and stones, so they may prefer to place a cool blue or clear sapphire in a warm-toned yellow gold setting. Those who want a more unified look can choose metals and gemstones with a similar color temperature, such as white gold with a blue sapphire. Shop a wide variety of sapphire rings on 1stDibs.